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An seemingly innocuous Instagram ‘like’ has once again thrown a celebrity into the digital spotlight, this time Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia, whose accidental social media interaction has sparked widespread speculation and drawn an indirect parallel to a similar incident involving cricket star Virat Kohli. The saga underscores the precarious nature of online engagement and the power of perception in an age dominated by algorithms.
Tamannaah Bhatia’s accidental ‘like’ sparks speculation
The controversy ignited when Tamannaah’s official Instagram account was observed liking a reel featuring actress Deepika Padukone. The reel in question delved into significant issues such as gender pay gaps, toxic work culture, and misogyny, gaining considerable traction amidst the ongoing public discourse surrounding Deepika and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, particularly concerning the film ‘Spirit137.’
The timing of Tamannaah’s ‘like’ was critical; it coincided with Deepika’s reported exit from the high-profile project, where she was subsequently replaced by Triptii Dimri. This confluence of events led many online observers to speculate that Tamannaah was inadvertently, or intentionally, taking sides in the unfolding industry drama.
As the ‘like’ rapidly garnered attention and fuelled a flurry of online chatter, Tamannaah took to her Instagram stories to offer a clarification, albeit a rather cheeky one. In a video, the actress appeared with a bemused expression, accompanied by the text, “Can Instagram pls figure out how it likes pages on its own cause random ppl are making this news and I really have work to do.” Her lighthearted yet pointed complaint strongly suggested that the interaction was entirely unintentional, playfully assigning blame to the elusive Instagram algorithm for the digital mishap.
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The Virat Kohli connection: A familiar scenario
Interestingly, Tamannaah’s post was widely interpreted as an indirect, yet clear, dig at Virat Kohli, who had found himself embroiled in a strikingly similar predicament just weeks prior. Kohli’s verified Instagram account had accidentally liked a fan page photo of actress Avneet Kaur, an incident that quickly spiralled into a barrage of jokes, memes and widespread speculation across various social media platforms. Kohli had swiftly addressed the issue on his own Instagram Stories, stating, “While clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made.”
By echoing Kohli’s explanation and pointedly referencing the “algorithm” as the culprit, Tamannaah subtly but effectively highlighted the shared predicament faced by public figures in the digital age. Her playful tone not only underscored the absurdity of attaching profound meaning to what could simply be a technological glitch but also drew attention to how such seemingly minor, accidental digital actions can rapidly escalate into significant talking points, regardless of the celebrity’s true intent.
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